Classics Du Jour

Most rock music fans don’t expect much from the GRAMMY Awards these days, but criticism of the self-described “biggest night” in music mounted this week after Sunday’s lackluster tribute to the late, great Eddie Van Halen during the annual awards ceremony. While the GRAMMYS’ annual In Memoriam segment paid tribute to artists such as John … Continue reading Wolfgang Van Halen Declined Invitation to Perform GRAMMY Tribute to His Father →

Blackmore’s Night – led by legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and award-winning vocalist Candice Night – today released their first new album in six years. In a series of videos, Blackmore and Night discuss the songs on Nature’s Light, track by track. While Nature’s Light is rooted in a traditional approach, fans of Ritchie Blackmore’s unique … Continue reading Blackmore’s Night Discuss New Album: Track-by-Track →

Pink Floyd will release their 1990 headlining performance at England’s Knebworth House on CD, vinyl and digital platforms on April 30th. The 7-song set was previously unreleased until it appeared on the band’s 2019 The Later Years box set, but will now be released as a standalone live album. The 1990 Silver Clef Award Winners … Continue reading Pink Floyd Announce ‘Live at Knebworth’ Album →

Nancy Wilson this week released the title track from her new solo EP You and Me. The lyric video for the song, which is an ode to the Heart co-founder’s late mother, premiered today via Rolling Stone. You can also get the track now on digital and streaming platforms. You and Me, due out May … Continue reading Nancy Wilson Releases Title Track “You and Me” from New Solo Album →

Cleveland rocker, radio host and television personality Michael Stanley died Friday at the age of 72. Stanley and his band received national recognition in the early 80’s with their hits “He Can’t Love You” and “My Town”, but in Ohio and the surrounding area, Michael Stanley was a rock and roll icon. At their height, … Continue reading Cleveland’s Hometown Rock Hero Michael Stanley Dies at 72 →

The husband and wife team of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and award-winning vocalist Candice Night will next week release the first new album from Blackmore’s Night in six years. On Nature’s Light, Blackmore, Night and their 7-piece band of minstrels continue to mix the tradition of Folk music and a love for the Renaissance era … Continue reading Ritchie Blackmore Offers a Magical Escape from Reality with New Blackmore’s Night Album →

Following its announcement of the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021 last month, the Rock Hall this week revealed further details of the annual induction ceremony set to take place this fall. The Class of 2021 will be inducted into the Hall on October 30th in a ceremony taking … Continue reading Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reveals Induction Ceremony Date & Venue →

Paul McCartney will release an autobiography in two volumes coming this November. The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present spans Sir Paul’s entire life “through the prism of 154 songs from all stages of his career.” “More often than I can count, I’ve been asked if I would write an autobiography, but the time has never … Continue reading Paul McCartney Announces ‘The Lyrics’ Autobiography →

A new book featuring the writings of Doors frontman Jim Morrison is due for release on June 8th via Harper Collins Publishers. The Collected Works of Jim Morison: Poetry, Journals, Transcripts and Lyrics was born out of a list, written by Morrison at some point before his untimely death, which he had titled “Plan for … Continue reading New Jim Morrison Book Due Out in June →

A drunk driving charge brought against Bruce Springsteen following a November incident has been dropped by a federal judge following a virtual hearing this week. A second charge for reckless driving was also dropped. The Boss did plead guilty to a third charge of consuming alcohol in a closed area, for which he was ordered … Continue reading Judge Drops Bruce Springsteen’s DWI, Reckless Driving Charges Following Hearing →

A new documentary that explores the culture of hard rock music will premiere in a worldwide virtual event next month. Long Live Rock… Celebrate the Chaos features intimate interviews with the likes of Lars Ulrich (Metallica), Rob Zombie, Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society), Ed … Continue reading New Documentary Explores the Culture of Hard Rock: Watch the trailer →

Bruce Springsteen’s blood alcohol content was .02, below New Jersey’s .08 legal limit, when he was charged with a DWI in November, according to a source familiar with the incident, the Asbury Park Press reports.  News that The Boss had been charged for driving while intoxicated was first reported by TMZ days after the rock … Continue reading New Details of Bruce Springsteen DWI Arrest Emerge →